Fashion Director Assistant

Burlington Stores; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Associate discount

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off and paid holidays

Job summary

Burlington Stores is seeking a Fashion Director Assistant in New York to partner with the Fashion Director on seasonal trend direction, product strategy, and brand alignment. You will analyze fashion, consumer, and cultural insights to guide assortment decisions and ensure storytelling across merchandising and marketing.

The role requires driving cross-functional alignment and presenting to leadership. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in fashion-related roles, strong forecasting and vendor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in fashion-related field and 5+ years experience in fashion, buying, merchandising, or product development.
• Strong forecasting and market analysis abilities.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills; able to influence senior leaders.
• Proven cross-functional collaboration and vendor management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead trend forecasting and synthesize insights into actionable recommendations.
• Influence seasonal assortment and product strategy through data-driven insights.
• Present direction to cross-functional partners and senior leaders.
• Mentor junior staff and collaborate on cross-divisional initiatives.

Skills

Trend forecasting

Market analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Vendor management

Presentation skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising/Marketing/Business Administration

Tools

WGSN

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position OverviewThe Fashion Director Assistant partners with the Fashion Director to shape seasonaltrend direction, product strategy, and brand alignment across key merchandise categories. This role plays acritical part in identifying and interpreting emerging fashion trends, analyzing market insights, and influencingassortment decisions that reflect Burlington’s brand identity and customer needs. Acting as a strategic thoughtpartner, the Fashion Director Assistant drives cross-functional alignment and ensures consistency instorytelling and execution across merchandising, marketing, and vendor touchpoints.A Day in the LifeTrend Forecasting and Analysis:Lead trend monitoring by analyzing fashion, consumer, and cultural insights.Synthesize findings into clear, actionable recommendations that guide merchantstrategies.Present seasonal direction and insights to cross-functional partners and leadership.Product Assortment Planning:Partner with merchants to influence seasonal assortment strategies, ensuring alignmentwith brand values and customer expectations.Recommend and validate key styles, colors, and silhouettes through data insights andmarket testing.Anticipate emerging opportunities and provide direction to maximize business results.Merchandising Strategy:Drive execution of fashion direction through seasonal forecast decks, trend alerts, andstrategic guidance.Ensure brand consistency and elevate product storytelling across marketing andmerchandising channels.Deliver presentations that influence senior leaders and cross-divisional teams.Cross-Functional Collaboration:Act as a connector across marketing, planning, store operations, and other functions toensure cohesive implementation of fashion strategy.Represent the Fashion office in strategic meetings and projects, ensuring fashion directionis embedded in decision-making.Team Support and Development:Mentor and coach junior staff, contributing to their professional growth and fostering acollaborative team environment.Partner with the Fashion Director on cross-divisional initiatives and long-range planning.You'll Come WithEducation and Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Marketing, Business Administration, or related field preferred.5+ years of experience in a fashion, buying, merchandising, or product development environmentSkills and Abilities:Expertise in trend forecasting and market analysis, with the ability to translate insights into actionable business strategies.Strong cross-functional collaboration and vendor management skills to drive alignment and results.Excellent communication and presentation abilities, with confidence influencing senior leaders.Proven organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities, timelines, and go-to-marketmilestones.Strong visual, written, and verbal communication skillsWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and trend tools (e.g., WGSN)#LI-AP1Come join our team. You’re going to like it here!You will enjoy competitive wages, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlington’s benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance. Full-time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan.We are a rapidly growing brand and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. Our teams work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day. Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversityIndividual pay decisions will be based on a variety of factors, such as but not limited to, qualifications, education, job-related skills, relevant experience, and geographic location.Compensation Range: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00